Passengers at the ready… £162m Northumberland rail line framework ready to depart Mar 19, 2021 Northumberland County Council (NCC) this week launched a £162m framework for the proposed works required to bring the 18-mile Northumberland line, between Ashington and Newcastle, back into service for passengers. The four-year agreement involves the construction of six stations, three footbridges and car parks at the following locations: Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham, Seaton Deleval, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
BP to build 1GW hydrogen production plant on Teesside Mar 18, 2021 BP today unveiled its plans to create what it believes would be the UK’s largest “blue” hydrogen production facility in the Tees Valley. A feasibility study is currently taking place into H2Teesside, which is due to begin production in 2027 and is targeting 1GW of hydrogen production by 2030. It would be integrated with the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Teesside and Humber carbon capture partnership rewarded with £73m funding Mar 17, 2021 Two North Sea-based initiatives that have joined forces to facilitate the capture of carbon dioxide were awarded more than £73m by the government today as part of its £1bn low-carbon capital grants announcement. The Net Zero Teesside carbon capture, utilisation and storage project will get more than £52m to accelerate the development of onshore and […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Another huge win for North East as Teesside port selected to house new wind turbine factory Mar 11, 2021 A global offshore wind manufacturer will build a state-of-the-art turbine blade manufacturing factory on Teesworks it was announced last night. A deal was struck with French powerhouse GE Renewables Energy for its new facility to be based in the North East, ahead of another location in France. It will sit alongside a new port being […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Incorporating Historic Building Stock into Future Development Mar 8, 2021 AB Heritage’s Leanne Tindle explores how historic character can be used in new developments to create a unique local identity to positively influence how residents, workers and visitors experience the built environment around them. Repurposing historic building stock can play an important role in supporting both a low carbon agenda and local economies. Overview A […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
FREEPORTS UK: Teesside begins work on rebuilding region’s manufacturing status Mar 4, 2021 Redevelopment work this week began on a former ironmaking complex which will form part of Teesside’s Freeport zone. On Monday (March 1) a demolition team moved into the former Redcar Steelworks’ coal-handling facility, which is at the heart of the new Freeport and will eventually become a home to firms in the offshore wind, clean […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Northern transport leaders demand government follow through on promise to power up rail investment Mar 2, 2021 A plan, outlining the need for a far-reaching overhaul of the rail system, has been submitted to the government this week by northern transport leaders. The £40bn Northern Powerhouse Rail blueprint is a joint venture between Transport for the North and the Department of Transport and if implemented would radically improve the region’s ageing rail network, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Leeds City Centre Site Safeguarded for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail Connection Jan 23, 2021 Land earmarked for Phase 2b of HS2, connecting the line to Leeds Station and the Northern Powerhouse Rail network, has been announced by HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson. The announcement will safeguard the site in Leeds city centre and the developer of the site has been made aware of the plans. Andrew Stephenson said: “By protecting […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
A Bright Future Ahead: Investing in Redcar & Cleveland Jan 18, 2021 Despite 2020 being a very challenging year – there were lots of amazing business success stories and exciting investments. Those in Redcar and Cleveland which either began or were announced totalled more than £1bn – meaning the future for the region looks incredibly bright. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council – who’re speaking at our North […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Karbon Homes Kickstarts £18.5m Development Pipeline Dec 23, 2020 Karbon Homes has got underway on their latest raft of development activity – with three schemes totalling £18.5m in development value. The three schemes are set to be delivered alongside contractor Partner Construction, delivering 115 homes, which breaks down into: 66 new homes in Esh Winning 30 new homes in Pelton Fell 19 new homes […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more